File #: 21-1974    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 12/8/2021 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 12/14/2021 Final action: 12/14/2021
Title: Human Resources Department recommending the Board: 1) Appoint Karen Garner to the position of Director of Planning and Building, effective January 1, 2022, at Step 3 of the salary range (approximate annual salary of $182,062); and 2) Approve returning Christopher Perry, current Interim Director of Planning and Building, to his prior position of Assistant Director of Planning and Building effective January 1, 2022. FUNDING: N/A
Related files: 21-1615, 21-1093

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Human Resources Department recommending the Board:

1) Appoint Karen Garner to the position of Director of Planning and Building, effective January 1, 2022, at Step 3 of the salary range (approximate annual salary of $182,062); and

2) Approve returning Christopher Perry, current Interim Director of Planning and Building, to his prior position of Assistant Director of Planning and Building effective January 1, 2022.

 

FUNDING:  N/A

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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND

An open, competitive recruitment was held to fill the vacant position of Director of Planning and Building, yielding Karen Garner as the top candidate.

The recommendation is that Karen Garner be appointed to Step 3 of the salary range, as Director of Planning and Building, along with benefits and other compensation per Section 5 of the Salary and Benefits Resolution for Unrepresented Employees.

Should the Board appoint Ms. Garner to Director, the Interim Director appointment of Christopher Perry will no longer be needed. Mr. Perry will return to his prior position of Assistant Director of Planning and Building effective January 1, 2022.

ALTERNATIVES

If not approved, the Board will be required to consider other candidates or conduct another recruitment for the position of Director of Planning and Building.

 

PRIOR BOARD ACTION

12/7/21 Legistar Item 21-1093: Closed Session - Public Employee Appointment. Title Director of Planning and Building.

 

10/26/21 Legistar Item 21-1615: Appoint Interim Director of Planning and Building

 

OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

N/A

 

CAO RECOMMENDATION

Approve as recommended.

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT

There is no financial impact as the position is budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget.

 

CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS

None

 

STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT

Good Governance

 

CONTACT

Joseph Carruesco, Director of Human Resources